noun
outlet
OWT-leht
noun
1
A wall socket that supplies electric power to plugged-in devices.
"She plugged the lamp into the outlet by the window."
"There aren't enough outlets in this room for all my chargers."
2
A way to release energy, emotion, or creativity.
"Running became his main outlet for stress."
"She uses painting as an emotional outlet."
3
A store that sells a particular brand or manufacturer's goods, often at a discount.
"They bought hiking boots at the factory outlet."
"The mall has an outlet for nearly every major clothing brand."
How to Use Outlet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA point where something — electricity, feelings, or products — gets released or sold.
UK vs US
Americans say "outlet" for a wall socket; British English usually says "socket" or "power point."
Common pairings
power outlet
creative outlet
retail outlet
Word Forms
outlets plural
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Etymology
From Middle English outleten, "to let out" — built from out- + let, the same "let" as in "let someone through."